Understanding the Economies of the U.S. and Canada

What type of economies do the U.S. and Canada have?

• Traditional economies

• Mixed economies

• Command economies

• Free market economies

Which industry is NOT mentioned as a key part of Canada's economy?

• High-tech

• Textiles

• Energy production

• Automobile

What percentage of the U.S. GDP does manufacturing make up?

• About 10%

• About 20%

• About 30%

• About 40%

Which resource is Canada NOT a leading producer of?

• Natural gas

• Crude oil

• Timber

• Diamonds

What is the literacy rate in the United States and Canada?

• 95%

• 99%

• 89%

• 92%

Which sector makes up the largest part of the Canadian economy?

• Mining

• Services

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

What is a major difference in infrastructure between the U.S. and Canada?

• The U.S. has no public transportation.

• Canada has fewer highways in rural areas.

• The U.S. has a larger railway system.

• Canada has more highways.

Which company is mentioned as a top U.S. health-care provider?

• Johnson & Johnson

• Merck & Co

• UnitedHealth Group

• Pfizer

What contributes to the peace and stability of Canada and the U.S.?

• Peaceful change of power with elections

• No history of terrorism

• Absence of any internal conflicts

• Lack of diverse populations

Which is NOT a reason for the prosperity of the U.S. and Canada?

• Good infrastructure

• Isolationist policies

• Stable government

• Abundant natural resources